NWPVA

(a) To aid and assist in every way veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have suffered injuries or diseases of the spinal cord.

(b)  To publicize the needs of such veterans through every means and channel available in order to effectuate the fulfillment of such needs as far as possible.

(c) To promote the full participation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease in society by carrying out educational programs and by acquainting the public with their needs and problems and by aiding and assisting such constituent associations which may be organized for the same purposes.

(d) To advocate and foster thorough and continuing medical research in the fields connected with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, including research in neurosurgery, genitourinary, orthopedics, and prosthetic appliances.

(e) To advocate and foster a comprehensive and effective rehabilitation program for its members, as well as non-members, to include a thorough physical rehabilitation; physiotherapy; active sports programs; academic, vocational and educational counseling; psychological counseling and indicated occupational therapy.

(f) To cooperate with other corporations and groups engaged in similar activities with a view toward carrying out the purposes described herein above in the most effective manner.